Ill-gotten gains Oct 4, 2008
Other assets seized in the operation include a yacht, Rolex watches, diamonds, luxury cars and two helicopters. He was multi-rich but unfortunately, it wasn't his money he was multi-rich with. (BBC News -- UK)
Ex-sex tycoon aims for top Bangkok job Oct 3, 2008
He became a local hero in 2004 when he exposed corruption in the unpopular police force by listing the bribes he paid to senior officers Rolex watches, free services, and, he said recently, "money in a garbage bag because it was too much for an envelope.". He says he made one million baht the equivalent of $30,000 a night at the massage parlors, and he went public only because the police failed to protect him when he ran into his own legal troubles. (MSNBC -- International)
China wins praise for efforts to protect intellectual property Sep 16, 2008
The man who was selling fake Rolex watches for $1 in the Forbidden City in Beijing the other day is hardly an endangered species, but China is quietly starting to win plaudits for its efforts to protect intellectual property. Last month, the police detained the operator of a Web site, "Tomato Garden," from which millions of pirated versions of Microsoft software had been downloaded, according to media reports, while last spring, Chinese courts passed trademark judgments in favor of the Italian... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Context is everything: An Armani ad on 1 page changes perception of Honda ad on next page Sep 16, 2008
In the first study, "positive" ads were for Armani clothing and Rolex watches. "Negative" ads were Old Navy and Timexbrands with less status. (EurekAlert!)
Rolex Daytona, Rolex Super President, & Rolex Submariner: Top 3 Most Exotic Rolex Watches Demanded in the Q1 2008 Aug 28, 2008
Platinum and White Gold Rolex Day Date President watches have also shown to be very popular amongst the highly accomplished, more so than in previous years (Canada Newswire)
Rice was nice, but let's think twice about the price Aug 24, 2008
Yet there is no reason we can't be like the Finns and produce the equivalent of the Nokia phone, the Swedes, who gave the world Ikea, the Netherlands with their classy Philips brand, or the Swiss with Nescafe coffee, Rolex watches and Nestle baby food. Economies much smaller than ours have produced clever, world-beating ideas and products that are household names around the globe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Police search for suspects in jewelry store smash and grab Aug 16, 2008
The suspects were in the store for about two minutes, and cleared out a jewelry display case containing Rolex watches and other items. Police have not released the value of the stolen items. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Burglar Gets Lighter Sentence for Aiding L.A. Cops Aug 13, 2008
The items buried under the freeway bridge were stuffed in socks and included gold chains and necklaces, diamond rings and Rolex watches. Longacre said the loot was gathered in just one month by DelRio, whose burglary spree in the city began in 2004. (Fox News)
Oregon proves a spam magnet Aug 7, 2008
Give us your Nigerian scams, your cheap Rolex watches, your huddled underenhanced males yearning to breathe free. Oregon appears to welcome the wretched refuse of another kind of teeming shore: e-mail spam. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Rolex Watches USA: Top 5 Rolex Datejust Watches Purchased in the USA in Q1 2008 are Officially Announced Jul 31, 2008
Rolex Watches USA: Top 5 Rolex Datejust Watches Purchased in the U.S. in Q1 2008 Announced ... LOS ANGELES, July 31 /CNW/ - Rolex Watches USA: The Top 5 Rolex Datejust Watch Models demanded by Men and Ladies in America in Q1 2008 were announced today by Melrose Jewelers, http://www ... htm ABOUT MELROSE JEWELERS: Melrose Jewelers, USA's largest online rolex retailer, has customized 125 Rolex watches for customers according to consumer demand. (Canada Newswire)
Naatak troupe rolls with life's changes Jul 25, 2008
Others conjure up Rolex watches or cure cancer by touch. Saraf's Mataji hugs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EBay wins counterfeit suit brought by Tiffany Jul 15, 2008
Also, a German judge said in April that eBay must implement more stringent measures to block the sale of fake Rolex watches there. San Jose's eBay has long butted heads with luxury goods manufacturers, which accuse the Internet company of turning a blind eye to counterfeits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
EBay cleared in lawsuit over fakes Jul 15, 2008
In April, a German appeals court ruled that eBay must take preventive measures against the sale of counterfeit Rolex watches. If those judgments are upheld, eBay could have a problem on its hands. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
EBay Tops Tiffany In Fake-Goods Ruling Jul 15, 2008
In April, a German court ordered eBay to actively prevent the sale of counterfeit Rolex watches. EBay, which derives nearly half its revenue from auctions within the US, argued that the luxe labels were suing partly to quash competition from upstart online sellers and called the court ruling "a victory for consumers.". (New York Post -- Business)
More of this story Jul 13, 2008
Aresheban, who also sells Rolex watches out of a small ground-floor office in his building, said he would like to move to an upper floor but has not been able to find anyone to take over his space. "Tenant relocation has slowed tremendously," said Aresheban. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Melrose Jewelers (www.MelroseJewelers.com) Announces the Top 5 Rolex President Watch Models Demanded in America Jul 7, 2008
htm Melrose Jewelers, a wholesale Rolex and Preowned Rolex watch retailer, has customized 25 Rolex watches for customers according to consumer demand ... Melrose Jewelers Rolex watches come with a 1-year warranty, a full appraisal from the Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory, a full genuine Rolex parts guarantee of authenticity, as well as a 3-day inspection period during which customers can make sure their watch is exactly as described ... About Melrose Jewelers Melrose Jewelers... (PR Newswire)
Melrose Jewelers (http://www.MelroseJewelers.com.au) Announces the 2008 Australia Pre Owned Rolex Award Winners: McGlades Jewellers (mcglades.com.au), Nicholas Hacko Fine Watches (clockmaker.com.au), Armadale Watch Gallery (watchgallery.com.au), Harringto Jul 6, 2008
au Watch Purchased: Mens Rolex Day Date President Quality Score: 93 Authenticity Disclosure Score: 94 How the Melrose Jewelers Australia Preowned Rolex Standards Award Winners are Chosen: A sample purchase is made at each online retailer website to test the company's level of authenticity disclosure as to which parts of its Rolex watches are original and which parts are aftermarket ... About Melrose Jewelers Melrose Jewelers () is Australia's largest online retailer of genuine Preowned Rolex and... (PR Newswire)
Melrose Jewelers (http://www.MelroseJewelers.ca) Announces the 2008 Pre owned Rolex Award Winners: The Finest Watches (thefinestwatches.com), Maurice Ltd. (mauriceltd.com), Darlor Watch (darlor-watch.com), Matt Baily (MattBaily.ca), Iorio Fine Jewellery (iorio.com) & Robert Maron (RobertMaron.com) Jul 4, 2008
About Melrose Jewelers Melrose Jewelers () is Canada's largest online retailer of genuine Preowned Rolex and Used Rolex watches with over 400 Mens Rolex President and Datejust watches in stock. Melrose Jewelers also supplies its used Rolex watches to over 200 retail jewelry stores worldwide through its Wholesale Rolex division ... All Rolex watches offered by Melrose Jewelers are Preowned; no new Rolex watches are available from Melrose Jewelers. (Canada Newswire)
Officials: Woman Charges $150K On Company Card Jul 4, 2008
The sheriff's department said that among the purchases was $63,000 in Rolex watches. Jackson also rented a black 2008 , with license plate 6AUU323, that has since been reported as stolen. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Woman sought in fraudulent shopping spree Jul 3, 2008
Julie L. Jackson used the card to buy $63,000 worth of Rolex watches and items at high-end stores like Gucci and Bloomingdales before she disappeared, authorities said ... A week or two before going on the spree, Jackson told colleagues she had a great dream of running up her credit card buying Rolex watches and other items and then running off to Costa Rica or Thailand, Barrett said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
McAfee study takes surfers to depths of spam Jul 2, 2008
Nor did it include the nearly 24,000 newsletters hawking products like Rolex watches or pharmaceuticals that surfers received after they signed up for e-mails at spam sites and their information was sold. "Spammers want your money, and they will target you in your local language," said Dave Marcus, director of McAfee's Avert Labs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Murder charge over wife's fatal bashing Jul 2, 2008
"They haven't skipped off with five Ferraris and 100 Rolex watches or something. It wasn't worth it and I hope they get caught," he said. Detective Senior Sergeant Rowland Legg said Mrs Caruso had suffered massive head injuries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Public Safety Log Jun 26, 2008
$28,000 worth of Rolex watches taken. A caller on town Line Road reported someone threw a dart at his daughter and friends while they were walking home. (Burlington Union, MA)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jun 23, 2008
Cash, jewelry, and Rolex watches were also seized at the home. Federal charges may also be filed case because Lomboy's home is within 1,000 feet of Linapuni Elementary School. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
PM's Middle East trip in papers Jun 22, 2008
City high-flyers are apparently rushing to pawn items such as platinum engagement rings, Rolex watches, and even luxury cars. The News of the World covers two-year-old Sienna Singleton, who had a life-saving operation when just a baby. (BBC News -- UK)
Meth arrest takes pounds off the street Jun 22, 2008
Police secured a search warrant, searched the home and found three pounds of "ice," $3,000 in cash, jewelry and Rolex watches ... Police seized about three pounds of ice, including several baggies and a 2-pound brick hidden in a box of chocolates, about $3,000 in cash, several pieces of jewelry and some Rolex watches, police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'Sarkozy's toned down flashy lifestyle' Jun 22, 2008
Sarkozy had earned the nickname "President Bling-Bling" for his fondness for Ray-Ban sunglasses and Rolex watches. "The bling-bling, that would be the watches, the glasses, etc? I have quite austere taste," Bruni was quoted as saying in the weekend edition of the newspaper Liberation. (India Times, India)
Gentle humour with an aftershock Jun 18, 2008
"He has admirers up and down the scale. But he's an amazing, incredible talent. You don't have to like everything he does but the level of ability is phenomenal." At the other end of the scale is Alfred Brendel, whom one cannot see advertising Rolex watches. "No. And that's good. It's good we have people like Alfred Brendel who don't do that. It's also good we have people like Lang Lang who do. Otherwise you become so recherche.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Online gambling operation busted near Magnolia Jun 18, 2008
There also were Rolex watches valued at $25,000 to $35,000 and diamond necklaces appraised at $20,000 with matching earrings. Receipts were recovered for additional extravagant jewelry that was not found, he said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Robbers Open Fire In Busy Arlington Pawnshop Jun 18, 2008
Witnesses said the first gunman dressed in black fired two shots into the ceiling and then casually walked up to a glass display case and fired another shot, just barely missing the pawn shop manager who was taking cover behind the counter, and grabbed the expensive Rolex watches in the display case. "They had no masks on -- just didn't care. He had a dead look on his face like, 'Just move out of my way,' and we were trying as you could see but there was nowhere to run," said one witness who was... (News4Jax.com, FL)
N.J. Couple Arrested for Running Drug Smuggling Ring Jun 4, 2008
"They had walk-in closets where there were 100 pairs of Prada shoes, still in the boxes. There were so many they had Polaroid photos taped to the boxes to keep track of them. "There were also 100 Rolex watches," McAleer said. "I'm not sure Donald Trump has 100 Rolex watches. That's the kind of money that was being made. (Fox News)
* World News Quick Take Jun 4, 2008
Its like something out of the movie Scarface K There were also 100 Rolex watches. Im not sure Donald Trump has 100 Rolex watches. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Melrose Jewelers Launches its Rolex Presidential Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/presidents.htm and its Rolex Datejust Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/datejust.htm Jun 1, 2008
Melrose Jewelers currently imports genuine used Rolex watches and supplies its used Rolex watches to over 200 brick r retail jewelry stores nationwide through its Wholesale Rolex division. Wholesale Sales Manager Dimitris Zarmakoupis states, "Rolex is the largest watch brand in the world. From being known as the sponsor of the Rolex Kentucky Derby to being featured in the song by Wiley - Wearing My Rolex, Rolex wristwatches have a renowned reputation among affluent men and women." Zarmakoupis... (PR Newswire)
Melrose Jewelers Australia's Rolex Watch Store Launches with Men's Rolex and Lady Rolex Watches at MelroseJewelers.com.au Jun 1, 2008
Melrose Jewelers Australia's Rolex Watch Store Launches with Men's Rolex and Lady Rolex Watches at MelroseJewelers ... Melrose Jewelers Australia's Rolex Watch Store Launches with Men's Rolex and Lady Rolex Watches at MelroseJewelers ... Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) June 1, 2008 -- Melrose Jewelers, an online dealer of genuine preowned Rolex wrist watches, today announced the launch of its retail website for the Australia at with men's and lady Rolex watches including used Rolex Presidential and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Daily Briefing May 30, 2008
The fake items included counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags, Mattel Barbie dolls, Rolex watches, Marvel comic books and NASCAR hats, the complaints said. "This is a huge operation, and the individuals are making tens of millions of dollars off these counterfeit items," said Peter Smith, agent in charge of the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
How Agents Infiltrated The Asian Mob May 28, 2008
Rolex watches, designer handbags, and phony bills are just some of the items circulated by the Asian mob, as it profits from America's appetite for counterfeit goods ... "Counterfeit Ralph Lauren. Counterfeit Nike. Rolex watches," Louie said. (CBS News)
Trader Charged With $16M Theft May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008 -- David Holzer, a former stock trader, stole more than 16 million from friends and spent it on Porsches and Aston Martin cars, Rolex watches and trips to places such as Africa, prosecutors said. Holzer, former managing director of equity trading at Brean Murray Carret & Co., was arraigned in State Supreme Court in Manhattan on charges of grand larceny and scheming to defraud. (New York Post -- Business)
Present Problem May 23, 2008
Rolex watches are cheaper in India than in Switzerland or Thailand. I recently embarrassed myself in front of a juvenile congregation in Bangalore, trudging a collection of Hershey's and M&M confectionery only to discover that children fattened on Belgian truffles showed little interest in my purchase. (India Times, India)
Sarkozy tries to assert authority May 22, 2008
In recent months, the "bling-bling president" has shed his Rolex watches and jewellery since it became clear that the jet set image grated somewhat with ordinary French people. Even so, one poll this past week suggested a majority still disapproved of Mr Sarkozy's personal style. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Shaken, but not stirred May 21, 2008
Bond himself, Fleming said, was a compound of all the secret agents and commandos I met during the war, but his tastes X in blondes, martinis shaken, not stirred, expensively tailored suits, scrambled eggs, short-sleeved shirts and Rolex watches X were Flemings own. But not all the comparisons were ones the author liked to encourage. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Third force to enter supermarket sector May 21, 2008
" Morgan Stanley analyst Richard Barwick told the conference Aldi's retail sales in Australia could surpass $2 billion this financial year. Then there is the world's 12th largest retailer, US-based Costco Wholesale Corp, which is expected to open in Australia in early 2009. Costco has the potential to snap up a two per cent market share if it opened about 20 stores, Mr Barwick said. Costco sells products ranging from the toilet paper to diamond rings and Rolex watches from massive airport... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why I like some spam in my e-mail May 16, 2008
Without it, how would I know about those 'imitation' Rolex watches. By Jeffrey Shaffer. (Christian Science Monitor)
10 tips to get through customs Apr 23, 2008
During my own years as a flight attendant, I have witnessed the following incidents and items being seized: a full-grown rose bush, an extensive sex toy collection, an Indian lady with 18 suitcases, a satanic knife collection, a middle-aged Asian man with 24 bottles of cognac, a young man whose leg flask broke and created a peed-his-pants effect, an Iranian woman with stacks of cash equaling $210,000, a passenger with 300 fake Rolex watches, and a man dressed all in yellow carrying a... (MSNBC -- Travel)
DeBartolo: 49ers on right track Apr 23, 2008
DeBartolo loved to reward them, bestowing Rolex watches on everyone and taking the entire franchise on a vacation to Hawaii. He was beloved for this reason, and he was rewarded with loyalty. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oconee sheriff: Pair of thefts likely related Apr 8, 2008
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How to spot a fake Apr 5, 2008
The market for fake luxury goods is nothing new -- knock-off Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches -- but the Italian Ferrari ring is an example of just how sophisticated the industry has become in the last few years. Advances in computer know-how -- the ability to "reverse engineer" almost any product -- mean that as soon as a luxury product develops a cachet there will be a band of forgers with the technology and resources to copy it. (CNN -- International)
Pinstripes & Suiting Fashion Trend Apr 2, 2008
Trousers, vests, pinstriped shirts and suits, Rolex watches, cuff links, suspenders and even money clips are giving women's fashion a slick, sophisticated, corporate edge that's right on the money this season. The boys have enjoyed these details and styles around the board room for ages, but in 2008, women are embracing these enterprising garments that command attention and power. (Suite101.com)
Consumer-protection law defective, study finds Apr 2, 2008
Until recently, most counterfeit items were flea-market or street-vendor luxury goods, such as Rolex watches or computer software that "did not pose a danger to the public," according to the report. But now "there has been an explosion in the variety and volume" of phony goods on the Canadian market, "including many products that pose serious threats to consumer health and safety." The report said fake products are "routinely" found at upscale shopping malls and reputable retail chains, although... (Globe and Mail -- National)
How would you spend $US37bn? Apr 2, 2008
How would you spend $US37bn. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Forum: On soap commercial -- March 24, p. 7 Mar 28, 2008
Are women who wear Rolex watches, expensive clothes and jewelry morally superior to women who wear less. Morality encompasses many facets, including honesty, but morality is difficult to define except in relation to the individual or group's own subjective values. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
* Sarkozy takes break from woes during high-profile UK trip Mar 27, 2008
His approval ratings have fallen as French voters have been turned off by his turbulent love life and his ostentatious taste for Ray-Ban shades and Rolex watches. There will be pressure on Bruni-Sarkozy as well as she makes her first state visit as France's first lady under intense media scrutiny. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bull in the China Shop Mar 18, 2008
This explains the paradox that while the macroeconomic data indicates East Asians underconsume, Western media runs stories about East Asians paying exorbitant prices for Louis Vuitton handbags or Rolex watches. While it is easy in East Asia to spend (because prices of luxuries are high), it is difficult to consume (because big spenders get little for their money). (The American Conservative)
Heparin Stopped at the Border Mar 16, 2008
WE ALL know that China knocks off everything from Prada handbags & Rolex watches to CDs & DVDs. They are truly masters of illusion when it comes to products. (MedHeadlines)
Man collects vintage Rolex watches Mar 8, 2008
Collections: Vintage Rolex watches ... Collections: Vintage Rolex watches Saturday, March 08, 2008 By Nicola Ruiz, Forbes ... With prices surging and demand increasing, auction houses are seeing opening bids in the $15,000 to $20,000 range for many Rolex watches. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police: Santa Rosa Robber Takes Rolexes And Runs Mar 6, 2008
According to Henry, the robber then jumped over a display case, filled a bag he had with Rolex watches, abruptly exited the store and fled the area south through the parking lot of the center. Police described the robber as a black man , in his early 30s, approximately 5 feet 8 inches , with a medium build. (NBC 11, CA)
Vintage Timekeepers the passion and price Mar 6, 2008
" With prices surging and demand increasing, auction houses are seeing opening bids in the 15,000 to 20,000 range for many Rolex watches. Newcomers, or those with smaller pocketbooks, should look at cheaper buys, like watches made by Longines or Omega chronographs from the '30s and '40s. Collectors interested in more contemporary pieces might want to check out F.P. Journe. Journe makes handmade watches in very limited numbers. In addition to attending watch shows worldwide and monitoring sales... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Jewelers Chase Down, Tackle Watch Thief Mar 5, 2008
Wilson said the man asked to try on several Rolex watches, one worth $9,000 and another worth $6,000. Surveillance video showed Wilson trying to stay near the stores front door in case the man tried to run. (KIRO TV, WA)
Blaupunkt displays up to 4096 colours Mar 3, 2008
Italians are used to buying bogus Gucci bags or Rolex watches to look stylish, but police found a new height of craftsmanship and cunning when they broke up a ring selling fake Ferrari cars for a fraction. . (Driving.ca)
Pssst! Want to buy a fake Ferrari? Mar 2, 2008
ROME (Reuters) - Italians are used to buying bogus Gucci bags or Rolex watches to look stylish but police found a new height of craftsmanship and cunning when they broke up a ring selling fake Ferrari cars for a fraction of the real price. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Infotainment Feb 29, 2008
Italians are used to buying bogus Gucci bags or Rolex watches to look stylish but police found a new height of craftsmanship and cunning when they broke up a ring selling fake Ferrari cars for a fraction of the real price. Police accused 15 people of building the blood red sports cars and selling. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Having a pro do your taxes? Don't be scammed Feb 29, 2008
Italians are known to buy bogus Gucci bags or Rolex watches to look stylish, but this has to be the ultimate ersatz accessory. Multimedia & features. (MSNBC -- Business)
Burglar's Map Leads to Buried Treasure Under Calif. Freeway Feb 28, 2008
Inside were socks stuffed with jewelry, including gold chains and necklaces, a jeweled bird pendant, diamond rings and Rolex watches. Altogether, the haul might be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, police said. (Fox News)
French tuning in to Sarkozy's soap opera life Feb 17, 2008
The popular TV news parody "Les Guignols de l'Info," a nightly puppet show, sometimes mocks Sarkozy's affinity for Rolex watches by giving him an armful. He has also been saddled with a disparaging nickname: "Bling-Bling," the hip-hop expression for the gaudy trappings of wealth. (Boston Globe)
Airport access Feb 13, 2008
However, those wanting to buy fake Rolex watches were in luck. COLIN Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Ring Of Flirtatious Women Targets Men At Posh Texas Bars Feb 9, 2008
Authorities say the women knew that were looking for; several of the victims wore Rolex watches. Jenkins says the women have histories as prostitutes. (KWTX.com, TX)
